We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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4th Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($236 USD)
access_time over 1 year ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I hope to continue doing my business to enable me to take good care of my family
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give-directly did well by making me build my house,paid my child school fees and do a business of my own.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spend my recent money on buying Mattress and paid my daughter school fees.I also bought zinc for my house.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($240 USD)
access_time almost 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My ambition in the coming year is to build my new house and purchase new motorcycle for commercial purpose. If this is successful, there would be total financial freedom for me and values added unto me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well by empowering individual and households to transition from poverty to wealth and such person is recognized in the society.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My most recent transfer was used to acquired more building materials. I was able to purchase three(3) bundles of zinc along with ten(10)sheets. I also purchased two(2)cartoons of nail and hired contractors to saw woods for the construction of the new house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
37500 LRD ($244 USD)
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My previous goal is still in progress which is my house project. It has always been my dream to have a house of my own, and seeing it becoming a reality makes me glad.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly is like a dream come true, and I'm glad they cross my path. They are such a unique organization with a distinct character.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My recent transfer was spent on two bundles of zinc, two cartoon of zinc nail and two tin of gas to saw my planks for the construction purpose of my house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"My plan for this cash gift by GiveDirectly if I am selected, I will buy zinc and build house and use the remaining money to establish small business to help support my family".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"To be realistic, the place we sleep can really make us sad but hearing about Givedirectly support gives us hope".
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
